2013 Golf Quick-Start Guide
The information within this guide must be used in conjunction with the information in the Volkswagen Owner’s Manuals. Refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for all information and warnings. By using this guide, you acknowledge that you are aware of and have read the warnings and information provided in the Owner’s Manual on the topics in this guide and will use this information to augment that material. Your Golf comes standard with a versatile, go-anywhere design. And that’s just the beginning.
Bluetooth® Technology Text * BT to 50467 to watch the Bluetooth video. Press OK on the steering wheel (or PAIR on the RNS 315). Message and data rates may apply. Pairing your phone First, check your phone’s compatibility at www.vw.com/bluetooth. Start the ignition. Your car’s Bluetooth system will be in “discovery” mode for the next three minutes. (If your car is equipped with an RNS 315 touchscreen display, power it on.) From the Bluetooth menu on your phone, search for new devices and select VW PHONE.
Optional Premium VIII Audio Text * P8 to 50467 to watch the Premium VIII video. Message and data rates may apply. Select and save a preset radio station Press AM, FM or SAT to select a band. Use the tuning knob at the lower right to select a station, then press and hold any preset station soft key until you hear a confirmation beep. The new station will appear in the display. By pressing the Presets soft key, you can change through additional presets. *Do not text while driving.
Optional RNS 315 Audio and Navigation Enter a destination Change the route settings Press the NAV hard key. The system will automatically display the fastest route. You can also have the most economical or shortest route displayed. Tap the flag icon on the touchscreen. This will allow you to enter the address. NAV hard key Enter the state first, then the city, the street, and the number. Within the Navigation screen, press the SETUP hard key. Choose ROUTE OPTIONS.
iPod® Adapter To connect your device, here’s all you need to do RNS 315 Premium VIII First, note that your iPod music player must be Generation Four or newer.* First, note that your iPod music player must be Generation Four or newer. Connect it to your car’s MDI cable. Connect it to your car’s MDI cable. Press the MEDIA hard key. Audio from your device will play through your speaker system. Press the MEDIA-IN soft key until the external audio device is shown in the display.
Cruise Control Text * CC to 50467 to watch the Cruise Control video. Message and data rates may apply. Activate Rocker Switch • Locate the cruise control stalk on the left hand side of the steering column. • Turn the switch on top of the cruise stalk to the ON position. • The speedometer icon will appear in the multi-function display. *Do not text while driving.
Manual Climate Control Cool the interior Defrost the windshield Turn the temperature to MAX AC. Heat the interior Turn the temperature dial to HI. • Turn the vent dial to the Turn the fan speed to 4. setting. Turn the fan speed to 3. • The AC light will come on automatically.* Turn the vent dial to the setting. Turn the vent dial to the setting. • Turn the temperature dial to HI. The air recirculation light will come on automatically. • Turn the fan speed to 3.
Key Fob Programming Customize which doors lock or unlock when you press the key fob First, make sure your vehicle is parked. Your car won’t let you do this while you’re driving. Press “Unlock doors” to adjust which doors lock or unlock when the key fob is pressed once. “All doors” unlocks all doors. “Single door” unlocks only the driver’s door. Press the button with the menu icon located on the steering wheel until you see the “Settings” screen on the multi-function display.
Manual Seats Adjust your seat height Recline your seat Use the lever directly beneath the left side of the seat. Turn the dial on the lower rear of your seat. Pull up to raise the seat. Push down to lower the seat. Adjust your seat forward or back • Pull up on the handle under the driver’s seat. The seat back will move in the same direction you rotate the dial. • Rock forward or back to a comfortable position. • Release the handle to lock the seat in place.
Windshield Wipers Pulsing/quick wipes Wash From the OFF position, press the wiper stalk down for a single wipe. Pull the stalk toward you to spray washer fluid. Press and hold the wiper stalk down for two seconds for a faster wipe. To wash the rear window, push the lever two clicks away from you. Continuous Turn on rear wiper • Simply push the lever one click away from you. • Also, anytime you have the front wipers on and you put the car into reverse, the rear wipers activate automatically.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Seeing the TPMS light? Here’s what to do. The correct tire pressure is displayed on the sticker on the driver’s door jamb. Inflate your tires to those specifications, not to the number on your tires. If you see the TPMS light on your instrument panel or the message “tire pressure too low” in the multi-function display, check all tires and inflate the low tires to the correct pressure as soon as possible.
Important Safety Warnings BLUETOOTH® WARNINGS • Collisions and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Speaking on or using a phone while driving can distract the driver from traffic. • Select the volume settings so that the acoustic signals from the outside are still audible (for example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles). Observe legal regulations.
• Never leave external devices in the doors, on the front windshield, on or near the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seatbacks, or between these areas and the occupants. External devices can cause serious injury in the event of a collision, especially if the airbags inflate. • Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct the driver. Route cables so as not to interfere with the driver.
